RECIPE

Pan-Fried Shrimp with Lemon and Ouzo

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN plus 2 hr marinating
  • SERVINGS: 6

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • OTHER TIME:
  • SERVINGS: 6
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/2 cup ouzo
    2. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    3. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    4. 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp in the shell or shelled
    5. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    6. Salt

Directions

  1. In a large, shallow dish, combine the ouzo, lemon juice and cayenne. Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours or for up to 2 hours.
  2. Dry the shrimp. In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering. Add half of the shrimp and cook over high heat, stirring, until golden and just cooked, 2 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining oil and shrimp. Serve hot or warm.